Police are waiting to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder after a member of his family was found dead at a Chinese takeaway.

The 51-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following the discovery of the body of family man Ching Leung, 64.

Police were called to the Blaydon Chop Suey House and found Mr Leung, who lived next door to the takeaway in Clavering Road, Winlaton. Det Supt Steve Bolam, who is heading the murder inquiry, said: "We need to hear from people who were in the area shortly before 1pm on Monday. There must have been several passers-by at that time and any information they may have would assist the inquiry."

Police are not disclosing the nature of the injuries of the man under arrest.

A post mortem examination has been carried out on Ching Leung and the results are not being released at this stage. The suspect won't be questioned until he is fit to attend a police station.

It is understood a row was heard by members of the dead man's family and then it went quiet.

A witness reported seeing a man being taken away from the scene and Mr Leung's wife crying and screaming outside the takeaway.

Ching Leung's body was discovered by relatives. It is understood another man was found collapsed injured nearby.